How to use Compression Planning with your prospective clients Are you looking to differentiate yourself with your prospective clients? Garett Trumpower has been a power user of Compression Planning for over five years. He uses CP in his sales efforts and in the delivery of his company’s consulting services. Using CP is a key part [...]
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Rip-off and Duplicate…you don’t have to “create uniqueness”…you can steal it!
My wife Stephanie shared with me an idea she recently had. I’m embarrassed to say my initial reaction wasn’t an enthusiast yes. You see, Stephanie is pregnant with our third child. She found out the gender on Monday morning but she had the ultrasound tech jot it down on a piece of paper she then [...]
Brainstorming Series: Why You Should Never Brainstorm
When I say Brainstorming, people already have a concept of what I am talking about. “Labels” allow us to quickly understand a new concept and make it immediately relevant. You’ve probably participated in many idea generation sessions you’d call “Brainstorming.” The process for generating and developing ideas in Compression Planning is called “Churning” – like [...]
“Stuff” My Dad Taught Me: A Father’s Day Thanks To Jerry McNellis
My dad has saved me tens of thousands of dollars since I’ve become an adult. He helped Stephanie and I remodel our kitchen when we purchased our 96 year old house 11 years ago. Since then he has also helped with the following house projects: Installing a French Drain A complete remodel of a bathroom [...]
PRO / CON Template – Don’t Miss Your Best Decision Making
Using the Compression Planning PRO/CON Template to aid in Decision Making One of my favorite Compression Planning formations is the one where you identify the Pros and the Cons of options. I’ve used this simple template in many ways in my life – both personally and professionally. It’s a simple but powerful way to make [...]